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Important Update: The 2024–25 FAFSA® Form

Major changes and improvements are coming to the 2024–25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form, which will be available in December 2023. Changes to the 2024-25 FAFSA form include expanded eligibility for federal student aid and a streamlined application process. Thiel’s Financial Aid Office is available to answer any financial aid questions your family might have.

New students and high school seniors: Thiel can provide an estimate of your 2024-25 financial aid package, but you must first complete your Thiel application. We encourage you to beat the rush and do this as soon as possible. Please have a copy of your high school transcript and your family’s 2022 tax return.

Financial Aid

Thiel College’s Financial Aid Office is committed to working with you and your family to support your educational goals. After all, your degree is an investment in your future.

Through scholarships, grants, federal student loans and student employment opportunities, 99% of Thiel students receive financial assistance. Learn more about the financial aid resources available and how to apply for them to make your degree an affordable endeavor.

How to Apply for Aid

To apply for federal financial aid at Thiel College, you must first file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online using our school code of 003376. This will help determine eligibility for all types of need-based financial aid.

Review all important financial aid forms and resources.

What is financial aid?

Financial aid is funding that helps you cover the costs associated with attending college, including tuition, room and board, textbooks and other educational expenses. It can come in a variety in forms including scholarships, grants and student loans and can be awarded from state and/or federal governments and the college.

Scholarships

Scholarships give students the opportunity to fund their education without a need to pay the money back. At Thiel College, there are several different types of scholarships available to students based on their individual strengths, and many of these are renewable, so students are eligible for multiple school years. For example, merit-based scholarships are given to those who have achieved academic success. There are also scholarships that are awarded to students who have devoted their time to community service and involvement. Scholarships are also available for students that are active leaders in various clubs and organizations.

Thiel students can apply for scholarships awarded by the College but also should seek out scholarship opportunities from other organizations as well as military benefits. View our full list of scholarship options to learn more.

Please note: Thiel College offers Division III athletics, and therefore, we do not award athletic scholarships.

Grants

Grants are funds that are awarded through federal, state and/or college resources that do not have to be repaid. Awards are primarily based on financial need as determined by FAFSA, and students or parents must complete a FAFSA form in order to be considered for these grants.

Types of grants include:

  • Federal Pell Grants
  • Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants
  • Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) Grants for students with financial need and veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces
  • Ohio Board of Regents grants for students with financial need
  • College grants awarded by Thiel

View our full list of grant options to learn more about eligibility requirements and how to apply for these financial aid awards.

Student Loans

Loans are available for educational purposes but are a type of financial aid that must be repaid. Student loans typically can be deferred while enrolled on at least a half-time basis. Loans also are available for parents to help pay expected out-of-pocket costs.

To apply for all federal student loans as an undergraduate or graduate student, you must first file the FAFSA. Further explanations of the different types of student loans available can be found on Thiel’s loans page. Students with detailed, personal questions about loans should reach out to the Financial Aid Office.

Student Employment

Students have an opportunity to work, primarily on campus, to earn money that can be put toward covering college costs. These funds are not directly deducted from your student billing but can be used toward tuition or personal expenses. Learn more about working at Thiel on our student employment page.



Disbursement of Funds

Financial aid administered by Thiel College’s Financial Aid Office is electronically disbursed to the student’s account no earlier than 10 days prior to the start of each term and continues on an as-needed basis, based on fulfillment of student eligibility requirements.

Disbursement dates are contingent upon the student completing all necessary paperwork and meeting the enrollment requirements for the grant/scholarship/loan. Prior to disbursement, access to federal loan funds require students to complete the master promissory note (MPN) and online entrance counseling.

Learn more about how affordable it can be to attend Thiel!

Thiel College is able to provide some form of financial assistance to most students. We encourage students to fill out the FAFSA and explore all financial aid options.

When you consider the generous academic scholarship awards and the availability of need-based financial aid at Thiel College, the net cost becomes manageable for our students and their families. Use the net price calculator to get started.

Interested in learning more about aid at Thiel College? Contact the Financial Aid Office at 724-589-2116 or finaid@thiel.edu, or request more information today!

Financial Aid Office

Michelle Work
Director of Financial Aid

 finaid@thiel.edu
 724-589-2116

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FAFSA: 003376
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ACT: 3730

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